Cdr Praveen Kumar — CTO
With over two decades blending military precision and corporate innovation, I thrive at the intersection of security, strategy, and digital transformation. I’ve led global teams through large-scale cybersecurity projects, architected next-gen SOCs, and driven secure digital adoption for some of India’s most dynamic enterprises. Certified by ISB, IIT, and international bodies, I specialize in blending cutting-edge technology—AI, business analytics, SCADA, IOT and SUpply Chain—with pragmatic leadership. Whether designing resilient info-sec programs or presenting at national forums, my mission is to deliver results that empower organizations to innovate—securely. Beyond the boardroom, I champion talent development and actively engage with the ecosystem as a mentor and speaker. I welcome connections with changemakers passionate about digital trust, emerging tech, and making a measurable impact on India’s cybersecurity landscape. I am CISSP-certified, an AWS Security Specialist, and hold an M.Tech. in Computer Science from IIT Kanpur. My leadership is grounded in technical depth, people-first approach, and a mission mindset—thanks to years of leading teams with integrity and accountability. I actively mentor, coach, and grow teams, and regularly engage in thought leadership across forums focused on cloud security, platform resilience, and cyber governance. If you're building secure, scalable systems—or transforming InfoSec to support digital growth—I’d love to connect.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Leader with extensive experience in digital transformation and risk management.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience: 25 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Data Protection
- Risk Management
- Digital Transformation
- It Strategy
Career Highlights
- Over two decades of cybersecurity leadership experience.
- Expert in digital transformation and risk management.
- CISSP-certified with a strong focus on data protection.
Work Experience
Nykaa
Grp CISO, DPO|Head of IT (1 yr 7 mos)
Group Chief Information Security Officer & DPO (2 yrs 6 mos)
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
Group CISO & DPO (3 yrs 3 mos)
Indian Navy
Information Technology & Cyber Security (20 yrs)
Education
Master's degree at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Business Technology Management at Indian School of Business
Executive Program in Business Management at Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
Master of Science - MS at Cochin University of Science and Technology
Bachelor's degree at Jawaharlal Nehru University
Bachelor's degree at National defense academy
at Rashtriya Indian Military College
